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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... , nl CXR. ... What's the Diagnosis ... #Dissection #Aortic ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Type B Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX

Elderly male with hypertension and DM presents
Type B Aortic Dissection ... presents with chest ... Diagnosis? ... #Aortic #Dissection ... #Cardiology #clinical
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
A Aortic Dissection ... - VCU Ultrasound ... #Aortic #Dissection ... Echocardiogram #cardiology ... #clinical #plax
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... infarction • Aortic ... dissection • ... • Bedside ultrasound ... • CXR • CBC
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Cataract Plan ... What is the type ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest ... stratification #diagnosis